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Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor, Consumer Science
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Position Number: 5739869
Location: West Lafayette, IN
Position Type: Agriculture - Veterinary Medicine

White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management
Division of Consumer Science
Position Announcement:
Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor, Consumer Science
Date Available: August 2025

Primary Duties: Purdue University's White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management Division of Consumer Science seeks a Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Consumer Science to teach courses in Financial Counseling and Planning (FCPL), and one or more of the programs within the Division. Our programs include Selling and Sales Management, Retail Management, and FCPL. We are interested in high-impact teaching, outreach, and industry engagement. We are dedicated to student and faculty success. The Division maintains strong industry partnerships in all three majors, which provides our graduates with an abundance of internship and career opportunities. The successful candidate is expected to collaborate with colleagues on curriculum development, industry engagement, and departmental service.

Qualifications:

MS/MA/MBA in Consumer Economics, Consumer Science, Family Resource Management, or Financial Planning. Degrees in Consumer Behavior, Marketing/Sales, Retailing, or a related discipline will be considered if the candidate is qualified to teach FCPL courses. A Ph.D. is preferred, but not required. Degree must be awarded by the start of the appointment.
University teaching experience required.
Industry experience required; leadership experience also desired, but not required.

The Division: The Division of Consumer Science is a diverse division with seven full-time lecturers and tenure track faculty, and three part-time instructors. The Division awards BS, MS and PhD degrees and currently has approximately 435 undergraduates and 7 MS/PhD students. Research is conducted in Consumer Behavior, Family and Consumer Economics, and Financial Planning.

The School & University: The Division of Consumer Science is an integral part of the White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management and the College of Health and Human Sciences. The School and Division are situated in the heart of the main campus in West Lafayette, Indiana. The University has more than 44,000 students and is located in a prosperous county of about 150,000 people. Purdue University is about 60 miles northwest of Indianapolis and 120 miles southeast of Chicago. Please access the following websites for more information:

HTM: https://hhs.purdue.edu/htm/
Purdue University: http://www.purdue.edu/
Community: http://www.HomeOfPurdue.com/

Application Procedure: Applications must include: 1) letter of interest indicating qualifications and relevant experience; 2) statement of teaching philosophy, 3) complete curriculum vitae, 4) reference list (at least three); references will be contacted only upon applicant's approval. Nominations of potential candidates for the position are welcome; initial nominations and inquiries will be kept confidential.

The College of Health and Human Sciences and the White Lodging-J.W. Marriott, Jr. School of Hospitality and Tourism Management are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Our leadership, faculty, staff, and students are engaged in many efforts that are consistent with this commitment.

Application review will begin November 30, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled. A background check is required for employment in this position.

All candidates must apply through SuccessFactors (SF), using the below address:

https://careers.purdue.edu/job/Clinical-Assistant-Professor%2C-Financial-Counseling-and-Planning/33860-en_US/

For further information, contact Search Committee Chair:
Dr. Rodney Runyan - rcrunyan@purdue.edu | 765-494-8306

Purdue University is an EOE/AA employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.